THE CRITICAL CRACK-TIP OPENING DISPLACEMENT AND MICROSCOPIC AND MACROSCOPIC FRACTURE CRITERIA FOR METALS

The critical plane strain stress intensity factor (KIc), when combined with nondestructive testing, can be related to the fracture stress of a structure and has gained acceptance for the design of certain critical systems. Presently accepted methods of measuring KIc are, however, difficult and expensive to use for all but low toughness, high strength materials. The major objective of this investigation has been the development of a fracture criterion which can be related to the load-bearing capability of a structure yet is easily measurable using small inexpensive specimens, even for tough, low-strength materials. Because of its potential as a fracture criterion for fracture beyond general yield, particular emphasis has been placed on the measurement of on-load crack tip opening displacement, COD. Special significance has been placed on measuring critical values of plane strain COD at fracture initiation, (COD)Ic. (Modified author abstract)

• Corporate Authors:

  University of California, Los Angeles

  School of Architecture and Urban Planning
  Los Angeles, CA  United States  90024
• Authors:
  • Robinson, J N
  • Tetelman, A S
• Publication Date: 1973-8

Media Info

• Pagination: 232 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cracking; Fracture mechanics; Measurement; Stresses
• Uncontrolled Terms: Crack propagation; Stress intensity factors
• Old TRIS Terms: Crack opening measurement
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00051738
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: UCLA-ENG-7360 Tech Rpt
• Contract Numbers: DAHC04-69-C-0008
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 17 1974 12:00AM